Prep girls tennis: Matches to watch Sept. 13-21

 Drake will face Branson (5-0, 3-0) on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at College of Marin.

 Novato will host Marin Catholic on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

 San Marin (1-6, 0-2) will host San Rafael on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

 Marin Academy (4-1) will open up BCL West play on Wednesday when it hosts Drew at 3:30 p.m. at the Marin Tennis Club.

 Tam will face Redwood on the road on next Thursday at 4 p.m.

 Justin-Siena will host Terra Linda on next Thursday at 4 p.m.

Et cetera

Through almost two weeks of play there seems to be some parity among the MCAL teams. Branson is the only undefeated team remaining. The rest of the league looks create a natural pecking order.

"We just have to be able to battle in the matches when it comes down to a three-set tiebreaker — that may be the difference in having a successful season and not making the playoffs," San Rafael coach Judy Fazekas said. "We just have to tighten some things up. It's going to come down to who plays the best on any given day."

One thing is for certain: this will make for a very interesting MCAL season.

"I think the top is pretty well defined," Drake coach Mary Boston said. "I think more teams have to play each other before we can really get a feel for where everybody stands."